The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service played host to the fourth annual Free to Run Trail Races on Saturday, Sept. 15, at Pittsfield State Forest in Pittsfield, Mass. Runners took part in 50-mile, marathon and half marathon trail races on a loop course. Runners in the 50-mile race completed a 12.5-mile loop four times for around 10,000 feet of vertical gain; marathon runners completed the loop twice with extra distanced added on the road; half-marathoners completed the loop once with extra distance added on the road before heading onto the trail. Continue reading Results: Free to Run Trail Races
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Soutiea Builds on Big Year with Another Record-Setting Effort at Soggy Sweltering Summer
As its name implies, the Sweltering Summer Ultra aims to test not only runners’ endurance, but also their tolerance for New England’s typical mid-summer scorching heat.
The event, which was put on for the sixth year on a row by the Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS) on Saturday, Aug. 11, challenged runners to circle a .355-mile dirt and cinder loop as many times as possible during an 8-hour period at Clapp Park in Pittsfield, Mass.
While the course and the objective were the same as in years past, one thing was different – rather than sweltering heat, this year runners instead endured soaking rain for much of the day. That created challenging conditions on a course that’s designed for sure-footed running and speed. For Greg Soutiea, that simply made for an intriguing plot twist at a race where he has set a high standard for performance. Continue reading Soutiea Builds on Big Year with Another Record-Setting Effort at Soggy Sweltering Summer
Results: Sweltering Summer Ultra
The Berkshire Ultra Running Community for Service (BURCS) played host to its sixth annual Sweltering Summer Ultra on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Pittsfield, Mass. Runners took part in an 8-hour ultramarathon, as well as a marathon and 5K races. Continue reading Results: Sweltering Summer Ultra
Course Records Survive Challenge from Curelop, Davis at Jug End
Nick Curelop and Kehr Davis didn’t manage to rewrite the record boards at the Jug End Loop Ultra six-hour race on Saturday, July 28, but they came pretty darn close. Continue reading Course Records Survive Challenge from Curelop, Davis at Jug End
Results: Jug End Loop Ultra
The third annual Jug End Loop Ultra 6-Hour Race took place Saturday, July 28, at Jug End State Reservation in Egremont, Mass. Runners had six hours to complete a 4.2-mile trail loop as many times as possible. In addition to the six-hour race, race organizers also offered a 4.2-mile race for the first time. Continue reading Results: Jug End Loop Ultra
Big Miles for Bago, Many Others, at BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
WINDSOR, Mass. – The sun beat down on Dietmar Bago’s head as he covered the final steps toward a pop-up tent and removed his sweat-soaked bandana. Underneath the tent he found a table full of tasty snacks, an assortment of Gatorade flavors and other cold drinks and – most important – shade. Continue reading Big Miles for Bago, Many Others, at BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
Photos: BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
The fourth annual BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra took place July 7-8 at Notchview Reservation in Windsor, Mass. The following are a small sample of the photos from the event, which included 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour races. A full photo gallery can be viewed on the MassUltra Facebook page. Continue reading Photos: BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
Results: BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
The fourth annual BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra took place July 7-8 at Notchview Reservation in Windsor, Mass. The event offered runners 24-hour, 12-hour and 6-hour options to log as many miles as they could. Ninety runners logged miles during the course of the weekend. Continue reading Results: BURCS Summer Fat Ass Ultra
Another New York Sweep at Vegan Power 50K
The Vegan Power 50K in Pittsfield, Mass., has become a popular destination for ultrarunners from New York since the race’s inaugural year in 2014 – specifically, it has been a race of choice for speedy New Yorkers. Continue reading Another New York Sweep at Vegan Power 50K
Results: Vegan Power 50K
The fifth annual Vegan Power 50K and 25K races took place Saturday, June 16, at Pittsfield State Forest in Pittsfield, Mass. Continue reading Results: Vegan Power 50K
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